What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 275 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Think cause and effect): Read what has happened so far. Ask: what would REALLY happen because of this? Reject choices that are impossible, the opposite, or about other people.

1. 1.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (b) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav hid under his desk. (c) Manav raised his hand.
9. 9.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields flooded with water. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His cows grew wings.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little. (b) Her knee grew a flower. (c) Her knee began to glow like a bulb.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) The tree shook Riya back. (b) Apples fell from the mango tree. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The trees walked off to a forest.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The school building went on holiday.
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car went faster and faster. (b) The car slowly came to a stop. (c) The car filled its own tank.
26. 26.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle learnt to swim. (b) The chain became rusty. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (b) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.

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